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Jaanihanso Ice Cassis'18
Cider - Applewine 14 º
Jaanihanso Ice Cassis'18 is a masterwork of concentration, presenting an opulent display of organic Estonian black currants. The double-freezing process yields a viscous, glass-staining depth, while thirty months in oak casks imbues the profile with sophisticated structure. Expect a sensory collision of deeply jammy fruit and the wild complexity of spontaneous fermentation. The high alcohol content is seamlessly integrated, providing a dignified warmth that supports intense layers of dark berry skins, earthy tannins, and a hint of vanilla-laden wood. This Ice Fruit Cider drinks with the gravitas of a fine liqueur or a vintage dessert wine, balancing immense sweetness with sharp fruit acidity.
Appearance. Deep, opaque ink-purple with garnet highlights; high viscosity creates persistent legs on the glass. Virtually still with no head or lacing, showing the brilliance of a clarified liqueur.
Aroma. High intensity of concentrated black currant (Cassis) nectar, accompanied by complex notes of damp earth and musk from spontaneous fermentation. Pronounced toasted oak, vanilla, and dark honey-like sweetness are evident, with a clean, vinous alcohol character.
Taste. Initial impression is an explosion of sweet, jammy black currant fruit. High acidity provides essential balance to the intense residual sugar. Complex secondary flavors of oak-derived spice, leather, and earthy wild yeast funk. The finish is exceptionally long and lingering, showing a mix of tart berry skins and warming wood tannins.
Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and syrupy with a thick, coating texture. Carbonation is absent (still). Significant, smooth alcohol warmth is present but well-integrated. Notable astringency from the currant skins and 30 months of oak aging adds structural grip.
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